I finally joined the club - bought a CJ2A!

As many have already said -> welcome to the club, and you have a great start.

It would not be as much fun if you did not have some small things to tinker with.

As you know, we live reasonably close, and I would be willing to help however I can . . PLUS maybe do some trail riding some day (when warmer    )

Congratulations!   

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That looks like a great rig.

Great Find ! ...... it will lighten the wallet from now-on. Hahaha

These little willys truly Are very addicting and loads of fun.

   Now, they just cannot compete with the new RZR side-by-sides, due to weight.

   My friends who go to Idaho hunting come home cussing because as they are slogging about in the snow with their skinny tires, the Side-by-Side's are literally running-circles around them.

   Now, if those hunter would run some bias-ply tires aired down to 4-PSI, it then becomes a different ball-game.

   Above me in the Sierra's, at the High-Lakes Desolation area above Stirling City in California, it is not uncommon to run-around in August on an 8-foot deep snow pack. I was having trouble climbing back out at 8-PSI, and a Local guy came upon me with 38-inch Dick Cepeks, and he asked me what pressure I was running, and I told hime 8-PSI.
   His first words, that won't work up here ! Drop to 4-PSI.
I marched right on up and out like the jeep had on Snowshoes.   amazing.
    Yes, i have a dent in my front fender today from that trip. i was on a slight side-hill and the front broke traction and slide sideways into a tree.

   Enjoy that new "girlfriend" ...... hahaha

   Len

Congrats! looks like you have a solid platform to work from. It will be interesting. I have owned my 2A for about a year now, it had several issues but hopefully have resolved most them. For your brakes I would suggest just bleed the brakes and completely change the fluid before doing anything else. It is simple to do and can make a world of difference in those old brakes. It did on mine. It might also give you a chance to drive it some before you start any major work. good Luck!     

Yeah, that could be part of your brake problem!

I have to agree that you have a great start. Body looks great. Looks like it might have a heater? All those little things like the air filter, oil filter parts, nut/bolts/brackets etc. will nickel and dime you to death when you start with one that is in pieces. Yours looks like it has all the hard to find stuff. I agree with just fixing the stuff that needs fixing and then drive and enjoy it for a few years.